Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Mesa, AZ, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required as per the vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Mesa, AZ, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required as per the vacancy announcement.